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  • March 2025

  • Thu 27
    Zachary Paige North Circle Farm
    March 27, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm CDT

    Sustainable Communities Network: North Circle Seeds Field Trip

    North Circle Seeds 26253 485th Street, Vergas, MN, United States
    Free

    Join the Sustainable Communities Network for a field trip to North Circle Seeds in Vergas, MN! Owner Zachary Paige will talk about his work with the University of Minnesota Extension Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships focused on supporting rural grocers, organic agriculture and why he started North Circle Seeds.

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  • April 2025

  • Wed 9
    North Circle Seeds White Eggplant
    April 9, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT

    Sustainable Communities Network: Seed Saving and the Power of Growing Your Own with North Circle Seeds

    Zoom

    Join the Sustainable Communities Network and Zachary Paige of North Circle Seeds to learn about starting your garden and growing your own food. We will share information and inspiration to get you ready for gardening season.

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  • May 2025

  • Wed 14
    Bike MN
    May 14, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT

    Sustainable Communities Network: Benefits of Biking with the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota

    Zoom

    Join the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota to discover how you can reduce fossil fuel consumption while having fun, staying active, and fostering community connectedness through biking events and cyclist education.

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  • June 2025

  • Wed 11
    Dr. Kent Boyd
    June 11, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT

    Sustainable Communities Network: Understanding Climate’s Health Impacts with Dr. Kent Boyd

    Zoom

    Join us to learn about the public health impacts of climate change and ways to strengthen your resilience with Dr. Kent Boyd – Climate Adaptation, Resilience, and Public Health Extension Educator with the University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership.

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    Wed 25
    Green Island
    June 25, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 2:00 pm CDT

    Sustainable Communities Network: Green Island Field Trip

    Green Island 850 Scheer Dr NE, Wadena, MN, United States
    Free

    Join us for an inspiring and creative field trip at Green Island, a privately owned nature preserve in Wadena, Minnesota.

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  • July 2025

  • Wed 9
    Plastic Free July
    July 9, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT

    Sustainable Communities Network: Let’s Talk Plastic

    Zoom

    Join us and special guest Nathan Reinbold from Pope Douglas Solid Waste Management to discuss plastic, one of today’s most urgent environmental challenges.

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    Wed 9
    Plastic People Film Screening
    July 9, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDT

    Alexandria Screening of Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics

    Pope/Douglas Environmental Center 1916 Nokomis Street, Alexandria, MN, United States

    Join us on July 9 for a free screening of Plastic People and a community conversation on the hidden dangers of microplastics.

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  • August 2025

  • Tue 5
    Plastic People Film Screening
    August 5, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDT

    Moorhead Screening of Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics

    Moorhead Public Library 118 5th St S, Moorhead, United States

    Join us on August 5 for a free screening of Plastic People and a community conversation on the hidden dangers of microplastics.

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    Wed 13
    Shoreline Resoration
    August 13, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT

    Sustainable Communities Network: Protecting Water Quality with Shoreline Restoration

    Zoom

    Join us for an engaging session on shoreline restoration and learn how natural shorelines play a vital role in protecting water quality and sustaining healthy lake ecosystems.

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    Tue 19
    Plastic People Film Screening
    August 19, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm CDT

    Fergus Falls Screening of Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics

    Fergus Falls Public Library 205 E Hampden Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, United States

    Join us on August 19 for a free screening of Plastic People and a community conversation on the hidden dangers of microplastics.

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  • September 2025

  • Mon 8
    Plastic People Film Screening
    September 8, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDT

    Morris Screening of Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics

    Morris Theatre 12 E 6th St, Morris, United States

    Join us on September 8 for a free screening of Plastic People and a community conversation on the hidden dangers of microplastics.

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    Wed 10
    Morris Model
    September 10, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT

    Sustainable Communities Network: The Morris Model Blueprint for Community Resilience

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    Join us to learn more about the success of the Morris Model – an award-winning group made up of partner organizations working together towards a shared vision of advancing a sustainable community in Morris, Minnesota and west central Minnesota.

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  • December 2025

  • Wed 10
    December 10, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST

    Sustainable Communities Network: Let’s Get Energized! New State Rebate Programs for Energy Efficiency

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    Join us and special guest Kathleen Hovland from the Minnesota Department of Commerce to learn more about saving money with high efficiency appliance upgrades and upcoming state rebate programs.

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  • January 2026

  • Mon 19
    Plastic People Film Screening
    January 19 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm CST

    Screening of Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics

    West Central Area Secondary School 301 County Road 2, Barrett, MN, United States
    Free

    Join us on January 19 for a free screening of Plastic People and a community conversation on the hidden dangers of microplastics.

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  • February 2026

  • Thu 26
    Plastic People Film Screening
    February 26 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CST

    Battle Lake Screening of Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics

    Battle Lake Public School 402 Summit St W, Battle Lake, United States
    Free

    Join us on February 26 for a free screening of Plastic People and a community conversation on the hidden dangers of microplastics.

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